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Kerala registers ‘record’ increase in tourist arrivals in 2023
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala witnessed a record increase in tourist arrivals in 2023, both domestic and international, rebounding strongly after back-to-back deluges and the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the state Tourism Department.…
Nepalese woman scripts history, climbs Mt Everest thrice in two weeks
Kathmandu: Nepalese mountaineer Purnima Shrestha has become the first woman to summit Mount Everest thrice in two weeks, local media reported.
Purnima, who is also a photojournalist, first summited the world's highest peak on May 12,…
Tourism, hospitality sector expected to create 50 million jobs in 5-7 years: HAI
The infrastructure status for the hospitality sector can push up investments not only to create accommodation but also in the process boost income and employment generation, HAI President Puneet Chhatwal said while speaking here at the 6th…
Mount Everest climbers told to carry poo-bags, bring waste back to base camp
The decision comes amidst growing concerns that the accumulation of fecal waste on Everest has reached critical levels, posing serious risks to both climbers and the fragile ecosystem of the mountain.
NHAI’s ‘Rajmargyatra’ app to show details of tourist sites near highways
NHAI is updating its app following a suggestion from the Ministry of Tourism to increase tourist footfalls at sites located within 25 kilometre radius of the highways.
Ayodhya to be India’s biggest tourist hotspot: Top brokerage firm
Stating that Ayodhya could be a template for India's tourism boost, it said Rs 85,000 crore (USD 10 billion) makeover is set to transform the ancient city from a sleepy town to a global religious and spiritual tourist hotspot.
Sissu shuts doors for tourists till Feb 28
Mandi: Sissu gram panchayat in Lahaul and Spiti district has decided to stop all tourism-related activities in its area from January 15 to February 28. The decision was taken unanimously by the panchayat, Raja Ghepan Committee, Devi Bhoti…
Maldives tourism body reacts to diplomatic spat with India, asks EaseMytrip to reopen flight…
The organization has said that the Indian market remains an indispensable force in the success of the Maldivian Tourism sector.
Diplomatic row intensifies between India and Maldives as celebs hail Lakshadweep as tourist…
Maldivian President, Mohamed Muizzu has refrained from making any comments on this issue, even though the three deputy ministers have been suspended for making derogatory comments against PM Modi.
Dharamkot – A village in the Himalayas
The ‘Tel Aviv of the hills’, this quaint hamlet in Himachal Pradesh is a well-kept secret
Phu Quoc – What you need to know before you go
Phu Quoc in Vietnam is an Instagram-worthy island with bleached beaches and turquoise waters.
Winter tourism may be impacted as severe power crisis grips Kashmir Valley
Kashmir is facing a severe power crisis with the metered areas facing 4-8 hours daily power cuts and non-metered areas facing 8-12 hour power cuts. The situation is grimmer in the rural areas.
Truly heaven on earth! – Early snowfall takes tourists by surprise in Jammu & Kashmir
Early snowfall has boosted the tourism sector as tourists made a beeline to the valley to experience the scenic views.
Chasing serenity in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg
This little-known coastal district in Maharashtra is the perfect spot for a languid day, and one of the best things to do here is to go fort-hopping.
Visa free travel to Sri Lanka opens for India, China and five more countries
Currently, many Asian destinations are competing to raise their tourism market, which fell after Covid pandemic.
Notes from ‘Ground Ziro’ Music Festival
The enchanting valley in Arunachal Pradesh provides the perfect backdrop for the 10th edition of the Ziro Music Festival.
The Charm of Türkiye: Travelling in the magical land
'Small town of Gaziantep, has music in air. Not the kind we are used to but our body picks up its rhythm and mood gets upbeat.'
Recently, I made a trip to Turkey. I share some of my impressions of travelling in the magical land.
MHA buys 139 acres in Srinagar for tourism promotion.
In order to better promote tourism in Srinagar, the MHA has purchased more than 139 acres of land there. The signing of the MOU was described as a "momentous occasion" by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory…
In Himachal major tourist hubs destroyed in Monsoon fury
CHANDIGARH: In the first six months of this year, Himachal Pradesh recorded 1.06 crore tourists, which is the highest as compared to last five years. However, tourist footfall witnessed a sharp decline this month due to the heavy rains…
Dagshai jail museum recounts confinement and solitude.
The Dagshai Jail Museum shares the experiences of those who were confined and isolated. In Himachal Pradesh is located the Dagshai Jail Museum, which offers visitors a fascinating look into the past of a maximum-security jail and some of…